LPAMAN & The Missing Phoenix Full Release Now Available For Download!

Discussion in 'News' started by Derek, Jan 18, 2011.

Thread Status:
Not open for further replies.
  1. #1
    Derek

    Derek LPAssociation.com Administrator LPA Administrator

    Joined:
    Jul 13, 2002
    Messages:
    41,884
    Likes Received:
    2,370



    [thumb]http://www.lpassociation.com/articleimages/011711-184226_header_lpaman.png[/thumb]

    After over 10 months of development and much blood, sweat and tears from Keaton Hashimoto (the game's developer, designer and composer) we are proud to finally announce the world premiere of the world's first ever full-length fan made Linkin Park video game featuring art, stages and themes inspired by the band's music and videos from 2000 till now. The game, titled LPAMAN & The Missing Phoenix, was heavily inspired by Linkin Park's music videos, artwork and music, and features a visual throwback to the classic 8-bit/16-bit era of video games. As such, the game play is very challenging while providing a fresh take on the fan game concept, at least when it comes to music bands. Those who have played video game classics like Mega Man, Super Mario Bros, and Metroid will love the game's tongue-in-cheek nods to those memorable games and their humor, as well as other popular 8-bit/16-bit video games from that era.

    The Story:
    In a time before Linkin Park made it big, there was a void in the name of a missing bassist. Distraught but unable to search for themselves, the band hires help. Enter LPAMAN: A silent-but-deadly agent with an unknown past and the ability to throw fire. Hot fire. From his hands. Upon finding his first lead, LPAMAN soon realizes the greater conspiracy behind the bassist's disappearance.

    Can you save the band, and the world before it's too late?

    The Game:
    The play style is a hybrid of Super Mario platforming meets Mega Man combat with a little adventure thrown in, which help boast a strong emphasis of tactile combat and platforming elements. LPAMAN will traverse land, water and a couple obscure locations as he battles to find the missing Phoenix. Utilizing a unique firing system, LPAMAN goes further than simply being a shoot-em-up or a Mario clone, forcing players to learn, adapt and utilize all skills and knowledge. With a very old-school difficulty and diverse Worlds for LPAMAN to travel through, this game asks the players, “Just how much do you want to save Phoenix, the bassist from Linkin Park?!”

    LPAMAN & The Missing Phoenix has been built from the ground up to be a completely unique experience and features not only customized graphics specifically drawn for the game, but also boasts a large soundtrack composed specifically for the game as well. Featuring 9 worlds and over 70 levels, LPAMAN is designed to provide hours of game play as well as an extreme challenge for old-school and new-school video-gamers alike.

    Working on this project for the fans was an absolute honor, and we hope that both the band and Linkin Park fans across the globe will enjoy this absolutely incredible game and pass it on to their friends. Please let us know your opinions in our comments section of this news post!.

    lpassociation.com
    keatonhashimoto.com/games

    CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD LPAMAN & THE MISSING PHOENIX!
    (Right Click And "Save Target As")

    Game Zip Includes:

    LPAMan Executable File + Cutscenes (Approxiametely 40MB in size)
    LPAMan Manual PDF File
    Read-Me Installation Guide

    CONTROLS:
    Left-Right: Move LPA Man
    Space: Fire
    Shift: Jump (jump velocity depends on pressure on shift)
    Ctrl: Run
    Down and Shift: Superjump (may be deadly! caution!)
    Running Jump: Ctrl+Jump (may result in uncontrollable landing, use with caution)


    Notes:

    • Game is Windows only. Mac support was unfortunately impossible at this time, however hopefully down the line a mac version will be available.

    • Game may be played full screen, however if game is maximized during a cutscene (and not before), any screen resizings will occur after cutscene has finished playing.
     
  2. #2
    Tim

    Tim My perversion power is accumulating LPA Super Member

    Joined:
    Aug 6, 2007
    Messages:
    7,033
    Likes Received:
    142



    Expect a full review soon.


    Seriously, though, Mario plus Mega Man? I'm in.
     
  3. #3
    NateXY

    NateXY I was by your side, powerless.

    Joined:
    Jun 26, 2010
    Messages:
    375
    Likes Received:
    7



    Suhweet!
     
  4. #4
    maik_gianino

    maik_gianino Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Sep 1, 2010
    Messages:
    245
    Likes Received:
    0



    oh my god !!! downloading !!!
     
  5. #5
    Jesse

    Jesse Out of the abyss. LPA Über VIP

    Joined:
    Apr 27, 2007
    Messages:
    11,617
    Likes Received:
    588



    downloading. We'll see
     
  6. #6
    Derek

    Derek LPAssociation.com Administrator LPA Administrator

    Joined:
    Jul 13, 2002
    Messages:
    41,884
    Likes Received:
    2,370



    Controls now posted in main article.
     
  7. #7
    Gloomy Mushroom

    Gloomy Mushroom Absolute Zero LPA Super VIP

    Joined:
    May 13, 2008
    Messages:
    8,909
    Likes Received:
    12



    It keeps saying it cannot play the game because it's corrupt :(
     
  8. #8
    Derek

    Derek LPAssociation.com Administrator LPA Administrator

    Joined:
    Jul 13, 2002
    Messages:
    41,884
    Likes Received:
    2,370



    Try redownloading it and make sure everything has been extracted.
     
  9. #9
    obiwanws2

    obiwanws2 Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Sep 13, 2003
    Messages:
    196
    Likes Received:
    1



    Awesome.
     
  10. #10
    Jesse

    Jesse Out of the abyss. LPA Über VIP

    Joined:
    Apr 27, 2007
    Messages:
    11,617
    Likes Received:
    588



    running from a usbkey crashed the laptop. so, i'll try on the desktop later but ask this question now, is there a way to reconfigure the keys and/or setup a joystick/gamepad?
     
  11. #11
    Kæton

    Kæton is Keaton LPA Über VIP

    Joined:
    Oct 16, 2002
    Messages:
    10,388
    Likes Received:
    9



    You'd have to use something like Joy2Key or Xpadder.
     
  12. #12
    Benjamin

    Benjamin LPA team LPA Super VIP

    Joined:
    Jun 18, 2010
    Messages:
    6,398
    Likes Received:
    7



    I currently have a macbook so I guess I can't play :(. But it looks fun! Keaton just keeps it comin :awesome:
     
  13. #13
    Todd

    Todd FLǕGGȦ∂NKđ€ČHIŒβǾLʃÊN LPA Administrator

    Joined:
    Jul 14, 2002
    Messages:
    1,061,053
    Likes Received:
    109


  14. #14
    jessiexo

    jessiexo Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Apr 4, 2010
    Messages:
    199
    Likes Received:
    0



    Parallels works well on my MacBook Pro (Y)
     
  15. #15
    cstebila

    cstebila an emerging paradigm

    Joined:
    Apr 3, 2010
    Messages:
    636
    Likes Received:
    0



    Will be checking out very soon (very busy on working on my resume at the moment) but have been looking forward to this. Keaton I'm sure the work is stellar, and I'm excited to be able to play. I'll let you know when I'm enjoying the game!
     
  16. #16
    ChuckCheese

    ChuckCheese Did somebody order some cheese? LPA VIP

    Joined:
    Nov 12, 2007
    Messages:
    1,588
    Likes Received:
    1



    Fuck. Yes. How exciting. Playing this right NAO.
     
  17. #17
    Necromorph

    Necromorph TRY THE KETCHUP MOTHERF*CKER

    Joined:
    Sep 28, 2010
    Messages:
    234
    Likes Received:
    0



    awesome! ive veen waiting for this to come out and here it is.
    it just finished downloading. ill play right away!

    oh my god! game maker ftw!
     
    Last edited: Jan 18, 2011
  18. #18
    Minus

    Minus ohai LPA Addicted VIP

    Joined:
    Aug 24, 2003
    Messages:
    18,575
    Likes Received:
    1,002



    So, bad idea. Making jump the shift button. Sticky keys doesn't like that.
     
  19. #19
    Necromorph

    Necromorph TRY THE KETCHUP MOTHERF*CKER

    Joined:
    Sep 28, 2010
    Messages:
    234
    Likes Received:
    0



    when you shoot, lpaman lifts up about 1cm off the platform and themnshoots. therefore you cant shoot any enemies who are on the ground and who are small.
     
  20. #20
    Kæton

    Kæton is Keaton LPA Über VIP

    Joined:
    Oct 16, 2002
    Messages:
    10,388
    Likes Received:
    9



    Unfortunately. But you can turn sticky keys off. So, there's that.

    You can shoot downward. Read the manual. :lol:
     
Thread Status:
Not open for further replies.

Share This Page